LOWVILLE — Kayla M. Larkins, 31, Oneida County, was charged by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office in the town of West Turin on Wednesday following a joint investigation with Lewis County Adult Protective Services. Read More ⇒Oneida County woman charged with forging checks in West Turin
TURIN — The B. Elizabeth Strong Memorial Library will be celebrating Earth Day with its fourth annual Kite Day at Turin Park, 4239 Route 26. Read More ⇒Kite celebration planned for Earth Day at Turin Park
The celebration of the 115th Anniversary of Fire Towers in the Adirondacks & Catskills will be held throughout 2024. It was in 1909 the first fire towers were established in the Catskills on Hunter, Balsam Lake and Belleayre mountains and in the Adirondacks on Mount Morris, Gore, Snowy a… Read More ⇒The 115th Anniversary of Fire Towers in the Adirondacks and Catskill Preserves
TURIN — The South Lewis FFA traveled to Cincinnatus High School to compete in the district level LDE contests. Read More ⇒South Lewis FFA Members Qualify for Regional Contest
Although the most popular venue for eclipse watchers in Lewis County and the greater Carthage area was the county fairgrounds, people gathered in smaller groups whereever they could find open skies. Read More ⇒Eclipse viewed at small gatherings
LOWVILLE — With a “can do” attitude, volunteers gathered at Maple Ridge Center Monday morning to help process 18,000 pounds of pork to be sent overseas and used locally. Read More ⇒Can do: Mobile meat canner visits Lowville
WATERTOWN — Leaders from across the north country including representatives from Fort Drum, Thousand Island Tourism Council and Jefferson County Economic Development met early Friday morning to discuss the current state of the economy, in addition to looking into the future. Read More ⇒Leaders discuss current state of economy and future of north country
LOWVILLE — There will be a vendor meeting for the Lowville Farm and Craft Market at 11 a.m. April 27 in the Leroy Nichols building at the Lewis County Fairgrounds, 5485 Bostwick St. Read More ⇒Vendor meeting set for Lowville market
CROGHAN — The Oswegatchie Educational Center, 9340 Long Pond Road, will hold the 30th annual AdironDUCK Race and pancake breakfast on April 28. Read More ⇒30th AdironDUCK race is April 28
According to the Firefighters Association of the State of New York, statewide volunteer firefighter ranks have plunged by 33% over the last two decades, leaving roughly 80,000 active personnel. Read More ⇒Fire Up NY Red: Campaign begins for firefighter recruitment
WATERTOWN — A new permitting and reporting system for black bass fishing tournaments in New York could help the state better manage its bass fisheries, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation. Read More ⇒DEC proposes permitting, reporting system for bass fishing tournaments
The Jefferson-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services is accepting nominations for its annual Alumni of Distinction Awards. Read More ⇒Nominations sought for BOCES Alumni of Distinction
Voters in the 21st Congressional District won’t see a primary election for either the Democratic or Republican campaigns this year. Read More ⇒No primaries for NY-21 congressional race: Only Stefanik, Collins submit petitions to make ballot
LOWVILLE — The Mennonite Central Committee mobile meat canner will make a stop in Lowville next week. Read More ⇒Volunteers needed for mobile meat canner visit in Lewis County
CROGHAN — Annually the Croghan Lions Club recognizes one adult and one student as their “Citizens of the Year.” Achievement, citizenship, leadership, dedication and motivation are the attributes by which each nominee are judged. An emphasis will be placed on volunteerism and contributions to… Read More ⇒Croghan Lions to honor two as Jim Scanlon Citizens of the Year
CROGHAN — Having taken up cycling during the pandemic, a Navy veteran decided to utilize his hobby to aid fellow veterans. Read More ⇒Croghan cyclist seeks donations to aid fellow veterans
CROGHAN — American Legion posts nationwide remember Four Chaplains Day with memorial services every year. Read More ⇒Veterans organizations remember heroism of four chaplains
The Town of Denmark, Village of Castorland, and Village of Copenhagen Comprehensive Plan Committee will be holding “Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats” sessions in each of the municipalities. The village of Castorland will be holding a SWOT session at 7 p.m. Thursday in the vi… Read More ⇒SWOT meetings set
Pfizer Inc.’s RSV shot produced immune reactions in young adults at higher risk of severe illness just as well as in older people, spurring the company’s plans to apply for wider U.S. approval. Read More ⇒Pfizer to seek wider use of RSV shot after trial in young adults
LOWVILLE — More than 2,000 people congregated at the Lewis County Fairgrounds for Totality on the Tug Monday. The event hosted by the Lewis County Agricultural Society, Naturally Lewis County, the Lowville Free Library and William H. Bush Memorial Library in Martinsburg attracted people from… Read More ⇒Totality on the Tug totally awesome
CROGHAN — Annually the Croghan Lions Club recognizes one adult and one student as their “Citizens of the Year.” Achievement, citizenship, leadership, dedication and motivation are the attributes by which each nominee are judged. An emphasis will be placed on volunteerism and contributions to… Read More ⇒Croghan Lions to honor two as Jim Scanlon Citizens of the Year
LOWVILLE — Naturally Lewis has announced the launch of its first-ever Student Pitch Competition, aimed at empowering young entrepreneurs in Lewis County and guiding them towards the pathways of entrepreneurship and small business ownership. Through this initiative, students will gain access … Read More ⇒Student pitch competition launched
SYRACUSE — In much of Upstate New York, the sun may be obscured by more than just the moon during the total solar eclipse on Monday. Read More ⇒Update: NNY forecast gets gloomier for the solar eclipse
WATERTOWN — If a Pennsylvania congressman gets his way, one of the most illustrious names in north country history will be removed from a Washington, D.C.-area airport in favor of former President Donald J. Trump. Read More ⇒House Republicans move to remove Dulles name from Washington airport in favor of Trump
WATERTOWN — Due to a mechanical issue with its mobile mammography van, two Upstate Mobile Mammography screening events planned for this month have been rescheduled until June. Read More ⇒Upcoming mobile mammography events rescheduled
SYRACUSE — Upstate New York may defy the historical odds and boast some of the clearest skies of anywhere along the total solar eclipse path in the U.S. on Monday. Read More ⇒Upstate N.Y. now looks like one of the clearest spots in U.S. to see the solar eclipse
WATERTOWN — A mobile mammography van will be making stops in the next few weeks in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. Read More ⇒Mobile mammography screenings set for tri-county area
DENMARK — The town of Denmark Planning Board meeting has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at the town municipal building, 3707 Roberts Road. Read More ⇒Denmark meeting rescheduled
BEAVER FALLS — The weekend following the solar eclipse, Beaver River Central School Theater Department will stage “Little Shop of Horrors” — a musical about a killer plant which appears after an eclipse. Read More ⇒‘Little Shop of Horrors’ coming to Beaver River stage
Courts across six counties will close early Monday for the solar eclipse. Read More ⇒Courts across north country to close early Monday for eclipse
As skiers glide down the slopes of British Columbia’s Whistler Mountain and ice fishers drop their lines into frozen lakes in Alberta, dozens of the fires whose smoke darkened North America’s skies last year are still burning — with some smoldering beneath layers of snow. Read More ⇒Another smoky summer? Fires from 2023 are smoldering under Canada snow
Civilian Conservation Corps Day will be celebrated nationwide on Friday, April 5, because on that day in 1933 President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) with Executive Order 6101. The order set out the framework for how the CCC would be run and established … Read More ⇒Celebrate Civilian Conservation Corps Day on April 5
COPENHAGEN — Despite a slow start, Hillbilly Inn A team won in the Black River Valley Shuffleboard League. Read More ⇒Hillbilly Inn A raises to the top of the shuffleboard league
CROGHAN — Darvin L. Martin of Brownstown, Pennsylvania, will be the guest speaker for the annual meeting of the Adirondack Mennonite Heritage Association at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at the Croghan Mennonite Church, 7048 Kirschnerville Road. Read More ⇒Adirondack Mennonite Heritage Association to host guest speaker
TURIN — The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office charged Charles E. Dorgan, 53, Canastota, at 7:34 p.m. March 30 on Route 26 in the village of Turin with driving while intoxicated. Dorgan was reportedly operating a 2020 Polaris Ranger UTV southbound on a closed road for UTV traffic. Read More ⇒ATV operator charged with DWI in Turin
WATERTOWN — While the solar eclipse will bring total darkness for 3 minutes, 39 seconds, the most recent forecast calls for a generally sunny day with a high temperature in the 50s next Monday. Read More ⇒Sunny skies forecast for viewing eclipse in north country
Emergency medical services in New York are increasingly becoming a responsibility of county governments, as costs increase and local providers struggle to make the finances work. Read More ⇒N.Y. ambulance services, once run by local groups, are increasingly a problem for counties to handle, comptroller finds
LOWVILLE — The state comptroller’s office recently reviewed records of the Lewis County Treasurer’s Office to determine whether appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds had been established. Read More ⇒Audit of Lewis County finds abandoned funds not turned over to state
ATV riders came from far and near to participate in the annual Snirt Run on Saturday. Read More ⇒Snirt Run “absolutely phenomenal” this year, official says
WATERTOWN — As the talent pool of young professionals throughout the tri-county region continues to grow, it is time once again to honor and recognize these individuals through NNY Business magazine’s annual 20 Under 40 awards. Read More ⇒NNY Business magazine 20 Under 40 nominees sought
WATERTOWN — Those solar glasses for the April 8 eclipse are becoming a hot commodity. Read More ⇒Better get those eclipse glasses soon
The state Department of Environmental Conservation announced Wednesday a new online resource for new hunters and organizations offering mentored hunting opportunities. Read More ⇒DEC offering new online resource for novice hunters
CARTHAGE — A solemn roll call was read Wednesday at St. James Church as those present stood to answer the call as they did decades ago. Read More ⇒Vietnam veterans welcomed home with parade and ceremony in Carthage
LOWVILLE — With an overabundance of need and availability of more frozen foods, the Lowville Food Pantry Board of Directors sees the need for a new large-capacity freezer. Read More ⇒Lowville Food Pantry seeking funds to purchase freezer
WATERTOWN — A record-breaking 808 participants took to the streets for the Watertown Family YMCA’s 35th Annual Shamrock Run on March 16 as part of the North Country Goes Green Irish Festival. Read More ⇒Many locals take part in the Shamrock Run
COPENHAGEN — Voting has begun to name America’s Favorite Teacher and a longtime Copenhagen teacher hopes to earn the title. Read More ⇒Copenhagen teacher seeking to be named America’s Favorite Teacher
CASTORLAND — In Lewis County two village elections were held March 19. Read More ⇒Castorland elects new mayor
MARTINSBURG — The Glendale Cemetery Association will hold its annual lot holders and directors meeting at 6 p.m. April 3, at the Martinsburg town office, 5405 Cemetery Road. Read More ⇒Lewis County cemetery meetings set for April
WATERTOWN — Lewis County had the second-highest unemployment rate of any of the 62 counties in the state in February, while Jefferson County recorded the fourth-highest rate, according to data released Tuesday by the state Department of Labor. Read More ⇒Unemployment rates in Lewis, Jefferson counties among highest in state in February
LOWVILLE — The local Kraft Heinz plant will receive about $22 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to invest in upgrades and electrification that will make the manufacturing process more eco-friendly and more efficient. Read More ⇒Kraft Heinz to get $22 million to decarbonize Lowville plant, part of $6 billion for projects nationwide
